Wicked Tickle is a line of sauces from Electric Pepper Company. According to their site they organically grow hot chili peppers on a Pennsylvania farm. They also appear to act sustainably as they employ wind power and solar energy in the production of their products. It should be noted here that the label of The Defibrillator has a stamp reading "All Natural" next to the Wicked Tickle logo.
The label truly excites me here. The featured art of a character wearing hospital scrubs and a surgical mask is reminiscent of Iron Maiden album art. The "doctor" appears to be undead and electricity is emanating from its hands. The figure is grinning ferociously and appears to have glowing eyes. The consistency of the sauce appears thin, thinner than I normally favor. There is also no pour guard so proceed with caution upon application. The sediment upon swirling the sauce in its bottle is heavy, however.
The flavor begins with a vegetable taste touched with a sweetness, both presumably from the various peppers in the blend. This is followed by the garlic, which is very present and satisfying. The garlic mixed with a touch of onion, giving it a nice bit of complexity. It's layered but not overly convoluted.
The heat here begins quite acutely, biting the tip of the tongue and spreading the burn to the sides. The lip burn is notable in its longevity and severity; the burn remains hot for quite a while. Upon repeated samplings the roof of the mouth starts to feel the effects. All in all quite a present heat.
This is a nice sauce. Not a particularly jaw dropping one but a nice addition to one's collection. At $8.99, it's not going to be an unreasonable purchase. I think this will make a nice table sauce for someone that might be looking for a little more bite than the standard fare offers.
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